Tag Archives: ballet

Don’t cry, little centaur. Those pointes aren’t going to work, but….your hair sure is pretty? Gentle Reader! I haven’t posted in a bit, but I just wanted to let you know everything’s cool here in AdultBeginnerLand, we are all … Continue reading →

I watched Ballet 422 the other day, You know, the one where the camera follows Justin Peck around while he creates the 422nd new work for the New York City Ballet. Mr. Adult Beginner was in the room, but mostly not … Continue reading →

Dude, I witnessed some super bad behavior the other day. Here’s what happened: Big big studio. Not my regular ballet class. One of those places where you get to class and there are like fifteen barres already set up and … Continue reading →

Two Winners! Surprise!!!!! I received a note from Terez Mertes Rose (author and generous provider of a signed copy of her new novel Off Balance) that read, and I quote, Pick two winners, okay? Tell them I adore their enthusiasm and … Continue reading →

Old worn out pink canvas slippers. They might’ve been Bloch at one time but you can’t see logo anymore. That’s it. There’s not even a dance bag involved, she just, like, tucks those mofos into the waistband of her … Continue reading →

Type: mother description: The good news is she made it to class. The bad news is she brought the wrong bag. It’s a net win. The Plié Chassé Jeté All Day canvas tote from The Australian Ballet Shop. It’s not currently … Continue reading →